Which Winnebago Camper Van Should I Buy?

Camper Vans, otherwise known as Class B Vans, continue to be the top selling motorized class bringing a number of newcomers to the RV market and making many seasoned RVers rethink the way they want to travel.

In the sea of Camper Vans it’s hard to know where to begin. We’ll try and help you answer the question “Which Camper Van Should I Buy?”  The Winnebago Class B lineup includes the Winnebago Travato, Winnebago Solis, and Winnebago Roam gas models and the Winnebago Boldt and Winnebago Revel diesel models.

Winnebago Class B Camper Van Lineup

We will review common questions regarding the key features differentiating the Winnebago Class B models below:

HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES THIS CAMPER VAN SLEEP?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis 59P and 59PX models can sleep up to (4) people including sleeping for (2) in the Pop-Top Loft area. The Winnebago Solis Pocket 36A can sleep up to (3) people and the Winnebago Solis Pocket 36B can sleep up to (2) people.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato is available in 2 floorplans, each available with optional lithium power. The Winnebago Travato floorplans can sleep up to (2) people.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam is available in 3 floorplans each available with an optional wheelchair lift. The Roam can sleep up to (4) if you choose the pop-top included floorplan and (2) people without the pop-top.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt is available in the Boldt 70BL and can sleep up to (3) people.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel is available in 1 floorplan and can sleep up to (2) people in its convertible Power Lift Bed with Gear Garage below.

DOES THIS CAMPER VAN HAVE 4WD?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis is not available as a 4WD Camper Van.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato is not available as a 4WD Camper Van.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam is not available as a 4WD Camper Van.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt is available with optional on-demand 4WD with low range and electronic stability and traction control.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel comes standard with on-demand 4WD with Hi/Lo range and electronic stability and traction control. The new Winnebago Revel comes with a standard AWD chassis.

IS THIS CAMPER VAN ALL-SEASON?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis is built on the RAM ProMaster Chassis and has many 4-season amenities. The Winnebago Solis Pocket 36A and 36B are Gold Certified for cold weather capability by Truma.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato is also built on the RAM ProMaster Chassis and is built for 4-season adventure.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam is also built on the RAM ProMaster Chassis and is not considered a 4-season RV.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt is also built on the Mercedes Benz VS30 diesel Chassis and is a  4-season RV equipped for year-round comfort.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel is also built on the Mercedes Benz VS30 diesel chassis and is equipped with many features that allow you to use your Revel throughout the year, regardless of the season.

WHAT ARE THE TOWING CAPABILITIES* OF THIS CAMPER VAN?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis has a factory installed 3,500 lb. tow package. However, if your Solis is fully loaded, using all of your OCCC, your towing capacity on a Solis 59P should not exceed 3,450 lbs, on a Pocket 36A it should not exceed 3,100 lbs., the Solis Pocket 36B should not exceed 1,814 lbs and the Solis 59PX it should not exceed 2,650 lbs.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato also has a factory installed 3,500 lb. tow package. However, if your Travato is fully loaded, using all of your OCCC, your towing capacity on the Travato should not exceed 2,650 lbs.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam also has a factory installed 3,500 lb. tow package. However, if your Roam without a wheelchair lift is fully loaded, using all of your OCCC, your towing capacity on the Roam with a pop-top should not exceed 2,250 lbs and the towing capacity of the Roam without a pop-top should not exceed 2,532 lbs.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt also has a factory installed 5,000 lb. tow package. However, if your Boldt is fully loaded, using all of your OCCC, your towing capacity on the Boldt should not exceed 4,220 lbs.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel also has a factory installed 5,000 lb. tow package. However, if your Revel is fully loaded, using all of your OCCC, your towing capacity on the Revel should not exceed 4,500 lbs.

*These tow capacities may vary slightly on your actual unit as it varies by floorplan and optional content.

WHAT TYPE OF STORAGE DOES THIS CAMPER VAN HAVE?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis floorplans have storage capacity in the rear of the coach beneath the Murphy+ Bed when it is raised and there is in-floor storage in this area as well (n/a Pocket). There are also storage drawers and cubbies in the rear for additional storage coupled with ample overhead cabinet storage. In the 59PX floorplan you will also have rear gear space storage area. The Winnebago Solis Pocket 36A floorplan has additional storage in the dinette and the Pocket 36B has a large wardrobe for storage in the rear bathroom.

Travato – In the Winnebago Travato 59G | 59GL floorplans there is overhead cabinet storage as well as storage below the Murphy Bed including drawer and cabinet storage. In the Winnebago Travato 59K | 59KL floorplans there is a large wardrobe in the bathroom, overhead cabinet storage throughout the coach as well as underbed storage.

Roam – In the Winnebago Roam you’ll find plenty of upper cabinet storage with pull down straps for easy use and a pull-down cabinet for in-reach access. There is also a large storage area that can be accessed from the rear double doors located behind the motorized sofa/bed.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt 70BL floorplan includes overhead storage, a center coach wardrobe and underbed storage.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel includes overhead storage as well as kitchen pantry storage. The Power Lift Bed allows for ample storage underneath with the large Gear Garage below. There are storage cubbies in this area as well. The All-in-One Gear Closet and Wet Bath can be used as storage when the removable shelves are in place.

DOES THIS CAMPER VAN HAVE A SHOWER?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis 59P and 59PX floorplans have a 31”x24” Wet Bath that includes a shower. The Solis Pocket 36A does not have a shower.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato floorplans have a Wet Bath that includes a shower. The Travato 59G | 59GL floorplans have a 28”x51” Wet Bath and the Travato 59K | 59KL floorplans have a rear 25”x43” Wet Bath.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam floorplans have a Wet Bath that includes a shower. The Roam has a 24”x38” Wet Bath with an assist bar.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt has a Wet Bath that includes a shower. The Boldt 70BL floorplan has a 32”x45” Wet Bath.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel has an All-in-One Gear Closet and Wet Bath that measures 31”x26” and includes a shower.

DOES THIS CAMPER VAN HAVE A TOILET?

Solis – The Winnebago Solis 59P, 59PX and 36B floorplans have a swiveling cassette toilet in the Wet Bath. The canister can be accessed from outside of the coach so it can be easily emptied. The Solis Pocket 36A includes a Portable Toilet.

Travato – The Winnebago Travato floorplans have a toilet with foot pedal and sprayer that can be found in the Wet Bath and a black tank with an 11-12 lb. holding tank capacity dependent on floorplan.

Roam – The Winnebago Roam has a swiveling cassette toilet in the Wet Bath. The canister can be accessed from outside of the coach so it can be easily emptied.

Boldt – The Winnebago Boldt has a toilet with foot pedal and sprayer that can be found in the Wet Bath and a black tank with a 24 lb. holding tank capacity.

Revel – The Winnebago Revel has a swiveling cassette toilet in the Wet Bath. The canister can be accessed from outside of the coach so it can be easily emptied.

WHAT IS THE OUTSIDE** AND INSIDE HEIGHT OF THIS CAMPER VAN?

Solis – The outside height of the Winnebago Solis 59P is 9’ while the outside height of the Winnebago Solis 59PX and the Winnebago Solis Pocket is 9’5”. The inside height of each of the Winnebago Solis floorplans is 6’3”.

Travato – The outside height of the Winnebago Travato is 9’4” and the inside height of the Winnebago Travato is 6’3”.

Roam – The outside height of the Winnebago Roam is 9’ and the inside height of the Winnebago Roam is 6’3”.

Boldt – The outside height of the Winnebago Boldt is 9’8” or 9’10” with the 4WD option. The inside height of the Winnebago Boldt is 6’3”.

Revel – The outside height of the Winnebago Revel is 10’ and the inside height of the Winnebago Revel is 6’3”.

**The outside height is determined by measuring the height of the tallest standard feature of the coach.

As you can see, the Winnebago Camper Van lineup is varied from the Gas Powered Travato, Solis and Roam to the standard 4WD and AWD Diesel Winnebago Revel to the optional 4WD Diesel Powered Winnebago Boldt. These numerous options ensure you’ll find a Winnebago Class B perfect for your needs. Contact a Lichtsinn RV consultant today to find out more about Winnebago Class B Campervans for Sale.

Winnebago Camper Vans for Sale

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